Aladdin's is one of the staples of our arsenal of places at which to eat on weekdays, and it rarely disappoints.
Their menu is huge, and can be a bit confusing to the uninitiated. The waitstaff does a good job of guiding you through the menu, so you shouldn't have an issue finding a good place to jump off.
Always order the Hummus, and always order the hot sauce with the hummus. Never not order the hummus. The pita dries out pretty quickly, but if you're with a group and you get the hummus, you won't be worried about the pita drying out because it will be gone by the time it gets the chance to dry out.
I haven't had a bad dish here. Everything from the lamb and chicken to the beef is all well seasoned, and nothing too over the top for even a less adventurous eater.
Aladdin's Special would be my recommendation for a beginner, but it's your decision to make.
Save room for dessert, and if you didn't save room, get dessert and take it with you anyhow. Everything they have in that glass case with all of the pretty cakes and stuff is all amazing. Eat all the cakes.